“From its compact footprint to its commanding presence, the Rival Defender-SB isn’t just a welding skid—it’s proof that power and precision can thrive in any truck bed.”
Defender Short Box
Premium Short-Box Welding Skid with No-Compromise Strength, Storage, and Style.
Starting At
$13,230 CAD (Bare)
$15,100 CAD (Black)
What is the availability of the Defender-SB?
Regularly built & stocked. During busy seasons, may not always be in stock.(Contact us for up-to-date stock levels)
What vehicles does Rival make Defender-SB's for?
SB (6′ 6″ Box) Domestic (Ford/Chevy/Dodge) Pick-Up Trucks 2000+ No 1/2 Tonnes! (3/4 Tonne Trucks and up)
No 1/2 Tonnes! (3/4 Tonne Trucks and up)
Does Not Fit XS Domestic Pick-Ups with a bed length of 5′ 6″
May not fit Import vehicles (Toyota, Isuzu, Honda, Suzuki, Nissan, etc.); not guaranteed
How much does a Defender-SB weigh?
Approximately 900lbs (before your machine, reels, cables, or other equipment)
What materials are Defender-SB's made from?
Aluminum 5052-H32 Millplate
Aluminum 6061-T6 Extrusions
“Sandtex Black” Powdercoat
Black Painted Mild Steel
Express Custom Proprietary “Mono-Groove” Extrusion
How much, and how long does it take to install a Defender-SB?
~$1,000.00 for Installation at Rival Truck in Parksville, B.C.
≤ 1 Day; not guaranteed. We ask all clients to be ready to reserve a hotel for worst case scenario. However, 99% of our Defender installs are same-day completion.
What is the typical application for a Defender-SB?
#1) Mobile Welding & Fab
#2) Pipeline & Industrial
#3) Construction & Field Repairs
#4) Multi-Purpose Trade Trucks
How are Defender-SB's attached?
The Defender is bolted into our steel Sub-Frame, which is bolted to the truck frame itself through the truck bed. This gives the aluminum the flexibility to perform for the long haul on even the roughest of roads.
What models are available?
Defender-SB (Short Box)
Defender-LB (Long Box)
Defender-FX (Long Box w/ Fuel Cell)
Where can I purchase or order a Defender-SB?
Defenders are exclusively sold at Express Custom. Express Custom can arrange shipping to anywhere in North America.
What are the dimensions of the Defender-SB?
Overall (Tailgate Up): 73.72”L x 80”W x 47”H
Road Side Cabinet: 62”L x 24”H x 24”D
Curb Side Cabinet: 49.25”L x 24”H x 18”D
What is the Warranty of the Defender-SB?
2 Year Limited
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Got more questions? Contact our team!
The Unrivaled Short Box Skid
Default / Base Configuration
Vertical Acetylene Bottle Storage
- x1 Per side (x2 total)
- Hinged access door with compression latch
LED Worklight Holes
- There are pre-cut mounting holes on top of each Acetylene Pillar for L.E.D. Worklights (Sold Separately)
4x Reel Mounting Locations
- Mounting Slots on both sides. 2-Per-Side, 4-Total.
- Preconfigured for AlumaReel’s
- Need a 5th or 6th reel on board? If you’re running a small machine, we can add a reel post to your slider. Just ask us!
2x Oxygen Bottles
- 1x-Per-Side (2x total) Engineered lay-down Oxygen Bottle brackets
- Fits T/K and All Tops
- Engineer Stamped Drawings available for jobsite requirements
3,000lb Steel Slider
- Mounting compatibility for Lincoln/Miller Welding Machines, VMAC Compressors, etc.
- Multiple locking/stop positions for staggered load/unload (extremely helpful on inclines).
Steel Tailgate
- Black Painted Steel Pounding Pad / Tailgate
- Intentionally recessed substructure for clamp-friendly functionality
- HD Machine Chain Retention
- Spring Latches on either side for quick latching
- We commonly add Vise Mounts if requested
Forklift Pockets
- Integrated wide-spaced forklift pockets.
Quickfist Pipestand Holders
- x7 Quick-Fist Pipestand Holders on rear of curbside toolbox
- Adjustable along track system
Curb Side Cabinet
- 49.25”L x 24”H x 18”D
- L.E.D. Rope Cabinet Lighting
- Divider wall inside separating cabinet 50/50
- Dual Beveller Bracket (Unmounted)
- Zip Disc Rail (Unmounted)
- Grinder Rail (Unmounted)
- 4x Steel (Black Painted) Removable Lifting Lugs. These are used situationally along the top box-tube to hoist the Defender up vertically. Due to infrequent usage; the holes are not pre-drilled in the box tube for these ears, as some clients opt to not use them.
20-30lb LP
- 1x LP 20lb-30lb Bracket
- Adjustable collar to secure bottle in place
Road Side Cabinet
- 62”L x 24”H x 24”D
- L.E.D. Rope Cabinet Lighting
- 1x 6″ Full-Length Drawer with adjustable dividers inside
- 1x Row of 8x Pigeon Holes (Rod Tube Holders) above Drawer
- Shocks to support door when open
- Whale Tail Compression Locking Handles
- S.S. Piano Hinge with integrated drip-rail
Default / Base Configuration
Vertical Acetylene Bottle Storage
- x1 Per side (x2 total)
- Hinged access door with compression latch
LED Worklight Holes
- There are pre-cut mounting holes on top of each Acetylene Pillar for L.E.D. Worklights (Sold Separately)
4x Reel Mounting Locations
- Mounting Slots on both sides. 2-Per-Side, 4-Total.
- Preconfigured for AlumaReel’s
- Need a 5th or 6th reel on board? If you’re running a small machine, we can add a reel post to your slider. Just ask us!
2x Oxygen Bottles
- 1x-Per-Side (2x total) Engineered lay-down Oxygen Bottle brackets
- Fits T/K and All Tops
- Engineer Stamped Drawings available for jobsite requirements
3,000lb Steel Slider
- Mounting compatibility for Lincoln/Miller Welding Machines, VMAC Compressors, etc.
- Multiple locking/stop positions for staggered load/unload (extremely helpful on inclines).
Steel Tailgate
- Black Painted Steel Pounding Pad / Tailgate
- Intentionally recessed substructure for clamp-friendly functionality
- HD Machine Chain Retention
- Spring Latches on either side for quick latching
- We commonly add Vise Mounts if requested
Forklift Pockets
- Integrated wide-spaced forklift pockets.
Quickfist Pipestand Holders
- x7 Quick-Fist Pipestand Holders on rear of curbside toolbox
- Adjustable along track system
Curb Side Cabinet
- 49.25”L x 24”H x 18”D
- L.E.D. Rope Cabinet Lighting
- Divider wall inside separating cabinet 50/50
- Dual Beveller Bracket (Unmounted)
- Zip Disc Rail (Unmounted)
- Grinder Rail (Unmounted)
- 4x Steel (Black Painted) Removable Lifting Lugs. These are used situationally along the top box-tube to hoist the Defender up vertically. Due to infrequent usage; the holes are not pre-drilled in the box tube for these ears, as some clients opt to not use them.
20-30lb LP
- 1x LP 20lb-30lb Bracket
- Adjustable collar to secure bottle in place
Road Side Cabinet
- 62”L x 24”H x 24”D
- L.E.D. Rope Cabinet Lighting
- 1x 6″ Full-Length Drawer with adjustable dividers inside
- 1x Row of 8x Pigeon Holes (Rod Tube Holders) above Drawer
- Shocks to support door when open
- Whale Tail Compression Locking Handles
- S.S. Piano Hinge with integrated drip-rail
Options & Extras
Built in-house, from start-to-finish. We can tailor your Paladin to suite your exact needs. We can add, remove, augment, or modify any aspect of your build. When ‘basic’ just wont cut it, chat with our team about what we can do to make your rig yours.
Vises & Vise Mounts
Ready for Fire Extinguisher
Reels, Cables, & Hoses
We are an authorized AlumaReel dealer; and we carry all the related cables/hoses/cords you’d ever need.
Trim Packages & Colors
We have many pre-thought-out color/trim packages. Or, got a custom color theme in mind? No problem. Just talk to our team.
Lighting
We can add:
Work Lights
Amber Beacons
Traffic Advisory Amber Lightbars
Buggy Whips
Or any other lighting you need!
Extra Electrical ⚡
We can add audio systems, wireless handle/lighting control, or anything else you’d like.
Rival Manufacturing
Delivering premium product, everytime.
1365 Alberni Hwy
Parksville, BC, V9P 2B9
PO BOX 487
Parksville, BC, V9P 2G6
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